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Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black vs TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

The Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black has 4,400 Mbit/s more data transfer rate than the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router (5400 Mbit/s vs 1000 Mbit/s). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (5 vs 4). The TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has 225 mm more width than the Linksys LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black (440 mm vs 215 mm). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Only the TP-Link SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router has rack mounting.

  • Data transfer rate
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:5400 Mbit/s
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:1000 Mbit/s
  • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:4
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:5
  • Rack mounting
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:No
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:Yes
  • AC input frequency
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:50/60 Hz
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:50 - 60 Hz
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:0 - 50 °C
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:-20 - 70 °C
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:-40 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • LN3121-KE wired router Gigabit Ethernet Black:215 mm
    • SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router:440 mm

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Comparison of LN3121-KE, TL-ER6120
110 specifications
WAN connectionidentical
SFP WANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Data transfer rateDiffers5400 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Port forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supports ISDN connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one5.470 - 5.850 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Static routeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multicast supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Traffic controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Policy-based routingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile networkidentical
Mobile network generationKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
DSL featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Management features1 differ
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)DiffersNoYes
Priority mappingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
WAN/Ethernet LAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of console portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA2, WPA33DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, DES, MD5, SHA-1
Firewall securityKnown for oneSPIUnknown — not stated by the source
IP address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Guest accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
URL filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DoS attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ARP attack preventionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network address translation (NAT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Certificatesidentical
PSTI certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Supplier featuresidentical
Product or Article Information Sheet available?Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcommUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemacOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC
Design2 differ
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingDiffersNoYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersLightActivity, Link, Power, System
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1U
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one2.92 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers215 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers150 mm220 mm
HeightDiffers215 mm44 mm
WeightKnown for one710 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers225 mm528 mm
Package depthDiffers87 mm250 mm
Package heightDiffers240 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.15 kg2.28 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DMZ supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTelnet
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP, HTTP, DNS, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
Other featuresidentical
Supported WAN typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatic/Dynamic IP, PPPoE/Russian PPPoE, PPTP/Russian PPTP, L2TP/Russian L2TP, Bigpond Cable

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